Ethiopian food is full of flavors; it's mostly hot and differently delectable. From the very spicy and hot Chicken Curry to the mild Shiro Stew, and from the slender Injera to the giant Defo Dabo, Ethiopian cuisine is uniquely Ethiopian. And there is a range of local beverages like Tella and Tejj to wash it down with.

I recently found an Ethiopian cookbook and it is compiled by a chef specializing in traditional Ethiopian cookery. It contains more than 500 recipes collected from different parts of the country. Ethiopian cookery can be very vast, but the recipes on this page are the most common and important ones. They are the ABCs of Ethiopian food. So when you feel like eating Ethiopian, roll up your sleeves and cook your favorite dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Just bare in mind that cooking Ethiopian requires getting a hold of some herbs and spices – perhaps from Ethiopia – as they are what make your Ethiopian cooking experience uniquely Ethiopian. Visit Ethiopian grocery stores in your area to get the ingredients you need. Also allow ample time in the kitchen, as Ethiopian meals are relatively time consuming to prepare.